Fall Camp Position Battles - Defensive End

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Backups: Redshirt freshman Alex Davis, who's gained about 50 pounds in a year, can "run and move" and he has the work-ethic component, too, Riley said. "Alex is another one of those guys who can make a move," he said. … Sophomore Sedrick King is "one of those guys, frankly, we need to step up" — because he has some potential as a pass rusher, Riley said. King performed well in spring ball before an injury, but he's worked hard since and has carried a good attitude throughout, according to Riley. … Redshirt freshman DaiShon Neal wasn't named specifically, but he'll surely be in the mix.
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ADS said:
Freedom is reportedly up to a solid 270.
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Gained about 15 lbs from last season. Should be harder to move/redirect/stop now with more weight and more strength. A good rush from the DE will help tremendously. Hope he can become "that guy".

 
Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.

 
ColoradoHusk said:
Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.
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I am sure they will move him around depending on the situation. I think he would be a better base end than dzuris, but on passing situations I bet they put him in a place to get after the qb. Especially since we don't see many uptempo teams we will probably have a sub package for third down and long

 
ColoradoHusk said:
Is Freedom playing the Base DE where he's asked to maintain position with the TE and OT and then rush the passer? If so, it would be great to have a speed rusher coming off the edge on the open DE.
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I would think that Dzrius is playing Base. I was a little surprised that Freedom gained quite that much - though he has the frame to do it - because I would think he'll be our main pass rush threat this year.

 
At today's scrimmage, Freedom and Dzuris were the starters, Natter, Sedrick King and Matt Jarzynka were working with the second team with Neal and Stille the 3s.

 
From Sam:

Among defensive ends, you’re going to get a lunch-pail approach from Ross Dzuris and flashes of major potential from Freedom Akinmoladun. He’ll get better — he’s getting better now — and he has some speed to chase a back laterally or down the field. None of their backups — A.J. Natter, Sedrick King, Alex Davis, Matt Jarzynka or DaiShon Neal — has significant experience. They didn’t jump out Saturday. Ben Stille and Collin Miller are headed for redshirts, but Stille, an Ashland-Greenwood grad, carries 240 pounds quite well on a 6-foot-5 frame.

http://www.omaha.com/huskers/football/mckewon-husker-defensive-coordinator-mark-banker-wants-to-be-aggressive/article_847c666a-af93-5a09-a7b1-7144707fca82.html

 
Alex Davis and Sedrick King getting props from Banker after practice today.

Sounds like they might be the 2s behind Freedom and Dzuris.

 
This is not a knock on Dzuris but I could see either Davis or King replacing him in the starting lineup by seasons end if they wind up being the pass rushers they have the potential to be

 
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